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[[File:Delphi Ardu energy field.jpg|thumb|A [[Tkon Empire|Tkon]] energy field]]
  
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An '''energy field''' is general term to refer to any defined spatial area that has some sort of [[energy]]-related effect within that area. Many energy fields occur naturally in space, but artificial fields can exist too. Usually [[technology|technological]] devices such as [[field generator]]s, like the one used by the [[Whale Probe]], create the latter, though not in every case: Certain (often powerful) [[lifeform]]s, such as [[Q]], [[Armus]], and the [[Sky Spirit]]s, have the ability to generate energy fields at will. ({{film|4}}; {{TNG|Encounter at Farpoint|Skin of Evil}}; {{VOY|Tattoo}})
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An '''energy field''' was a general term used to refer to any defined spatial area that had some sort of [[energy]]-related effect within that area. Many energy fields occur naturally in space, but artificial fields could exist as well. Usually [[technology|technological]] devices such as [[field generator]]s, like the one used by the [[Whale Probe]], created the latter, though not in every case; certain (often powerful) [[lifeform]]s, such as [[Q]], [[Armus]], and the [[Sky Spirit]]s, had the ability to generate energy fields at will. ({{film|4}}; {{TNG|Encounter at Farpoint|Skin of Evil}}; {{VOY|Tattoo}})
   
 
== In space ==
  
== In space ==
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Regions of [[space]] can be filled with energy fields. In exploring space, [[Starfleet]] [[starship|vessels]] often encounter [[energy]] fields of one type or another. Some of these fields are easily measurable and quantifiable; others are the product of advanced [[science]] or previously unknown phenomena, and exhibit unusual or previously unknown properties.
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Regions of [[space]] can be filled with energy fields. In exploring space, [[Starfleet]] [[starship|vessels]] often encountered [[energy]] fields of one type or another. Some of these fields were easily measurable and quantifiable; others were the product of advanced [[science]] or previously unknown phenomena, and exhibited unusual or previously unknown properties.
   
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In [[2267]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} became the victim of an unknown energy field generated by the machinery of the [[Shore Leave Planet]]. This field drained energy from the ship, making [[communication]] and [[transporter|transportation]] difficult. It drained most hand-held devices (such as [[phaser]]s) completely, rendering them useless. ({{TOS|Shore Leave}})
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When the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} arrived at the [[Shore Leave Planet]] in [[2267]], [[scout]]s from the vessel didn't detect any energy fields on the [[planet]] whatsoever. However, the starship then became the victim of an unknown energy field generated by the planet's underground machinery. This unusual field drained energy from the ship, making [[communication]] and [[transporter|transportation]] difficult. It drained most hand-held devices (such as [[phaser]]s) completely, rendering them useless. As [[Spock]] later reasoned, the power field was being used to manufacture [[multicellular casting]]s which the planet had in abundance. Just after the [[Keeper]] discovered that the ''Enterprise'' crewmembers had been discomforted and perplexed by the preceding events rather than amused, he apologetically explained the situation to the visitors, and the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s power banks came back online. ({{TOS|Shore Leave}})
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{{bginfo|The energy field presumably also powered [[antenna]]e which, in the episode, repeatedly appear.}}
   
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In [[2270]], the ''Enterprise'' encountered and entered an unidentified energy field near the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] to escape three pursuing [[D7 class]] [[Romulan]] [[warship]]s. [[Spock]]'s analysis of the field found that it was composed of highly charged [[subatomic particle]]s. It was later determined that these subatomic particles invaded the ship's [[computer]] [[circuit]]s like [[bacteria]] invade biological [[matter]], creating an electronic equivalent of a [[nervous breakdown]]. ({{TAS|The Practical Joker}})
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In [[2270]], the ''Enterprise'' encountered and entered an unidentified energy field near the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] to escape three pursuing {{class|D7}} [[Romulan]] [[warship]]s. [[Spock]]'s analysis of the field found that it was composed of highly-charged [[subatomic particle]]s. It was later determined that these subatomic particles invaded the ship's [[computer]] [[circuit]]s like [[bacteria]] invade biological [[matter]], creating an electronic equivalent of a [[nervous breakdown]]. ({{TAS|The Practical Joker}})
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{{bginfo|The script described the phenomena as a "large, glowing mass like a luminous fog bank".}}
   
 
The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} encountered an energy field created by the [[Paxan]]s which was designed to transport intruders away from their space. ({{TNG|Clues}})
  
The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} encountered an energy field created by the [[Paxan]]s which was designed to transport intruders away from their space. ({{TNG|Clues}})
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[[Category:Energy| Energy field]]
  
[[Category:Energy| Energy field]]

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Delphi Ardu energy field

A Tkon energy field

An energy field was a general term used to refer to any defined spatial area that had some sort of energy-related effect within that area. Many energy fields occur naturally in space, but artificial fields could exist as well. Usually technological devices such as field generators, like the one used by the Whale Probe, created the latter, though not in every case; certain (often powerful) lifeforms, such as Q, Armus, and the Sky Spirits, had the ability to generate energy fields at will. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint", "Skin of Evil"; VOY: "Tattoo")

In space

Regions of space can be filled with energy fields. In exploring space, Starfleet vessels often encountered energy fields of one type or another. Some of these fields were easily measurable and quantifiable; others were the product of advanced science or previously unknown phenomena, and exhibited unusual or previously unknown properties.

When the USS Enterprise arrived at the Shore Leave Planet in 2267, scouts from the vessel didn't detect any energy fields on the planet whatsoever. However, the starship then became the victim of an unknown energy field generated by the planet's underground machinery. This unusual field drained energy from the ship, making communication and transportation difficult. It drained most hand-held devices (such as phasers) completely, rendering them useless. As Spock later reasoned, the power field was being used to manufacture multicellular castings which the planet had in abundance. Just after the Keeper discovered that the Enterprise crewmembers had been discomforted and perplexed by the preceding events rather than amused, he apologetically explained the situation to the visitors, and the Enterprise's power banks came back online. (TOS: "Shore Leave")

The energy field presumably also powered antennae which, in the episode, repeatedly appear.

In 2270, the Enterprise encountered and entered an unidentified energy field near the Romulan Neutral Zone to escape three pursuing D7-class Romulan warships. Spock's analysis of the field found that it was composed of highly-charged subatomic particles. It was later determined that these subatomic particles invaded the ship's computer circuits like bacteria invade biological matter, creating an electronic equivalent of a nervous breakdown. (TAS: "The Practical Joker")

The script described the phenomena as a "large, glowing mass like a luminous fog bank".

The USS Enterprise-D encountered an energy field created by the Paxans which was designed to transport intruders away from their space. (TNG: "Clues")

Types of energy fields

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